Sobering update on Earth, Wind & Fire members critical medical emergency and what he said from hospital

Earth Wind & Fire drummer John Paris uttered just a few heartbreaking words to his wife before doctors placed the critically ill man back into a coma, according to a new update from his supporters.Paris suffered a “cardiac incident” and was rushed to the hospital just minutes before the band was scheduled to go on with famed singer Lionel Richie at the Chase Center in San Francisco last Thursday.His last known condition was “critical,” but an update from a supporters’ Facebook page shed new light on the drummer.Paris was placed in a medically induced coma at the hospital but briefly awoke and immediately asked for his wife, musician Kathy Merrick.“Where’s Kathy?” he asked, according to the update.Then he looked at a close friend and jokingly said, “Get me outta here.” California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.Please provide a valid email.

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But the moment didn’t last.His blood pressure began to rise, and Paris began to have trouble breathing.Doctors were forced to make “the difficult decision to sedate him again so his body could stabilize and continue receiving the best possible care,” the update said.“Today, John remains resting under sedation while his medical team carefully monitors him and determines the safest path forward,” supporters wrote.Paris has shown “slight responses” when music has been played, but is facing a long road to recovery.“John’s journey is far from over,There is so much hope that surrounds him.

We ask that you continue to keep John, Kathy, Kyla, and everyone who loves him in your prayers,” they wrote.A GoFundMe has been set up for Paris by his family and friends.Several band members, including saxophonist Gary Bias and keyboardist Myron McKinley, have donated to the GoFundMe.Bia...